What It Means To Pave Green

Ecologically Sound …
Permeable pavers can help preserve our environment and the most precious resource of all, water. By reducing the amount of stormwater runoff entering our natural waterways, permeable pavers help protect the quality of our water from contaminants and pollutants. And with less runoff comes less flooding, which in turn helps reduce the rate of erosion on river banks and stream beds. Creating natural filtration and groundwater recharge that helps keep our ecological system in tact. In fact, research has proved that permeable pavements can reduce pollutants found in surface runoff, like sediments, pesticides, chemicals, and heavy metals, an average of 60-80%!

Economically Smart …
In order to comply with Federal stormwater management regulations, a series of acceptable structural Best Management Practices (BMPs) have been put in place. And compliance with these regulations usually means significant costs and loss of useful real-estate space. Permeable pavers provide a solution that will not only make a direct, positive impact on the environment, but provide significant cost savings as well.

During installation and construction, the need for other drainage and retention systems is reduced or even eliminated. This not only saves money, but also the need for space-wasting retention ponds. Efficient mechanical installation technologies also help by decreasing man-hours for completion. Additionally, permeable paver systems:

Produce a superior pavement surface that stands up to heavy vehicular traffic
Typically outperform other systems in harsh climates with freeze/thaw cycles
Offer enhanced land planning through the potential elimination of required retention/detention ponds
Provide significant savings by reducing or eliminating conventional storm sewers and catch basins
Reduce maintenance costs for pavement repair, sealing and replacement over time
Decrease liability to owners through the elimination of open wet areas
Minimize stormwater hook-up fees
Offer long-term durability and ease of repair
Improve air quality and reduce smog

Most sites using permeable pavement systems will be cost effective when compared to conventional paving systems and their associated stormwater costs, depending on the project. When you look at the 20-year, 30-year or 50-year life-cycle, you'll find that permeable pavers are a sound business solution. Learn more about permeable paver maintenance (doc).

PROVEN RESULTS

The History of Permeable Paving …
Although permeable paving systems have only been implemented for the past twenty five years, they have proven time and time again that they can be part of sustainable urban design. Effectively minimizing the effects of urbanization by reducing surface runoff and removing runoff pollutants. Additionally, permeable segmental paving has also proven its ability to outperform impervious concrete and asphalt pavement under a myriad of soil and climate conditions. Their wide range of applications, and measurable ecological advantages are clear examples of how permeable paving has evolved to become a leading ecologically sensitive LID solution. Learn more about LID Development

WATER HARVESTING

The Future of Permeable Paving …
In this day and age of greater concern about the environment, the amount of usable water that we get from rain is becoming a significant part. Therefore, careful consideration on Green development techniques is more important than ever. And permeable paving is a perfect example of a concrete solution to these growing concerns. Becoming essential to the future of urban development by offering a proven system that reduces site runoff, removes run-off pollutants, and provides an ecologically friendly solution to conventional impervious pavements.

And as we move toward the future, paving systems will continue to advance, with new technologies, new developments, and new surfaces creating solutions to even greater environmental issues. Providing the tools we need to move toward complete "Water Harvesting", and fining unique new ways to re-use stormwater, once it hits the ground. To help nourish large extensive root systems beneath the soil, conserve water resources, and revitalize the planet ... for generations to come.

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